Three kinds of yagyas; importance of yagya done in the mind; and Vyasji’s advice to Janmejay to perform Devi Yagya.

The story of how the foolish Athathya became a great poet by the Grace of Devi Bhagawati.

On Narada’s request, Brahmaji describes the subtle and gross aspects of the Paramatma; the Threefold Creation; and the qualities and attributes of the Gunas

4-5 Brahmaji beholds a vision in the toenails of the Devi. Praises sung by Brahma, Shiva, and Vishnu 

6. Shree Jagaddabika describes Her Form. Shaktis given to Brahma, Vishnu and Shankar. Injunctions to the three Gods.

King Janmejay requests Shri Vyasji to tell about the principal Gods; the creation of the Universe; and the meaning of Swaroop. Shri Brahma describes to Narada the glory and magnificence of Bhagawati Adya Shakti. Shree Devi provides a celestial vehicle and takes Shri Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh on a tour of the Universe; and their final destination – The Abode of Bhagawati Adi Shakti.

Coronation of Janmejay. Sarpayagya (serpent sacrifice) on the request of sage Uthank. Birth of Aastik.

9 -­10 Ruru surrenders half his life for Pramdvara. Sage Kashyap accepts money from Takshak. Death of Parikshit.

5 -­6 Bhishma’s vow. Marriage of Satyawati to Raja Shantanu. Birth of the Kauravas and Pandavas.

7 -­8 Short history of the Kauravas and Pandavas; the death of most of them in battle; Vyasji shows a glimpse of the dead relatives to Kunti, Gandhari and Uttara; the disappearance of Shri Krishna and Balram; Pandavas’ journey to Himalayas; Parikshit’s installation on the throne, and the curse of a brahman’s son.

1-­2 The Birth of Satyawati.

3-­4 The story of Mahabhish and Ganga; the birth of Shantanu. Marriage of Shantanu with Ganga, and the birth of the Vasus; and the birth of Bhishma.

18-­19 The meeting between Sukhdevji and Raja Janaka.